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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1910
Page
2
The session on Tusaday saw El B. Terps. for Creek and Mary Poa appearing for miners' home exemptions. A separate matter for Patrick O'Shea was adjourned pending proof of posting notices.
The Watsonville correspondent reports a brighter mining outlook with mills near completion at North Australian projects. Berrett Brothers and Rowlands Brothers with A Morfia secure new sites while Pompeii tin mine shows depth gains. Irvine Bank Co. secures two months work for Bischoff Mill treatment amid strong ore yields.
The 1910 carnival of Coires ended Saturday at the old racecourse after a sparse show and weak exhibits. Report notes limited trophies, uneven competitions, and crowd praise tempered by critique, with some regions contributing livestock and horses to the grounds, while others fell short.
Notes and news from Maize shipment aboard the Wyandra report a 120 ton maize consignment included in the Guinand cargo. Burns, Philp & Co. advised that due to the Mindoro detained at Townsville no time for checking the vessel's Papua departure from Cairns would be made next Saturday.
The Dewcetry Grange finished the discharge of SyHtons cargo and 74 immigrants landed at Cairns on a vessel carrying a large lumber cargo to Townsville. The arrivals appeared well satisfied with future prospects.
The E. and A. Line under Burns Philip & Co reports Empire’s voyage from Sydney to Manila Hong Kong Shanghai and Jones via Brisbane Cairns and Timor. Aldes ships depart Cairns on the 7th for Hong Kong and Shanghai. Queensland Military Adjutant General advertises Area Officers positions under the Commonwealth Defence Act with Cairns listed as a posting site.
An art auction of a drawing titled Ambulance Frigate will be held in the Shire Hall tonight under Mayor and townspeople supervision. Tickets sold well with many bought by ticket holders. 45 prizes are planned for winners.
Mr Frenkel visiting Brisbane National Association as vice president attended the Cairns Show. He praised the carth and horse exhibits and the Four Miles grounds. He will report to his association on the Cairns Show and his patrol to Cristess. The Harvey Creek excursion promote hospital aid attracted about 400 holidaymakers.
The Etete Director of Labour report for the year ended June 30 1910 notes Cairns closing provisions applied and granted. It records considerable activity and recommends prescribed hours for closing, with one committee obtaining approval.
The Courier notes Senator Walker accurately summed up Senator Givers as a man who offers a half promise in public statements and shifts positions in private. The commentary reflects on political rhetoric and perceived sincerity in the current debate among lawmakers.
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